In our Lisbon to Zagreb EV duel, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 7 minutes, completing the 2742km route in 29h 47min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 needs only 16 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 eDrive20
- Total time: 29h 47min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 4h 5min
- Energy: ~462 kWh
- Distance: 2742km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
29h 47min |
29h 54min |
| Charging time: |
4h 5min |
4h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~494 kWh |
~494 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 36% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Super-U (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Loupian (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de l'Arc (24 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (23 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 12:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 13:
Tesina Sud (14 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 11% → 26%)
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Stop 16:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (13 min, 31% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Super-U (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (10 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (13 min, 17% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (25 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 14:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Tesina Sud (15 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 16:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 17:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 11% → 27%)
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Stop 18:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the BMW iX1 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX1 eDrive20 achieved a 7-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2742km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 5min vs 4h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~462 kWh vs ~500 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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